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Delhi Lt Governor VK Saxena activated the rain contingency plan as it began to pour during the dinner for G20 leaders hosted by President Droupadi Murmu, Raj Niwas officials said on Sunday. They added that Saxena has also thanked Delhi-NCR residents for making the G20 Summit a grand success. «The Lt Governor underlined that without their support, enthusiasm and patience in face of inconveniences, this international event could not have played out with the perfection that it did,» an official said. Saxena also thanked the «rain gods» who made the stay of the visiting dignitaries all the more special by bringing down temperatures and improving the Air Quality Index. Various government departments and agencies had formulated rain contingency plans in case of a downpour. «For waterlogging that occurred at certain sites prone to flooding, pumps were immediately put into action.

Narendra Modi came to our stall and he liked the items at our stall...He appreciated our art...After three days, we got a call saying that there was a black-coloured pot on your stall which the Prime Minister liked and would like to take to Germany as a gift...We were very happy," he told ANI.

India has never hosted anything of the scale of the G20 Summit which will happen over the weekend in Delhi, with more than 30 heads of state and 10 global organisations converging at Bharat Mandapam, the glamping new meeting venue at Pragati Maidan. By November 30, when the term of India's G20 Presidency ends, over 220 meetings would have happened across 60 cities in all 28 states and 8 union territories. Over 1.5 crore people would have been involved in these programmes or come in touch with some aspects of them. Over 1 lakh participants from around 125 nationalities would have witnessed different parts of India and interacted with Indians of different regions. How did India manage to pull off such a large-scale event spread over a year and across the country? India had all hands on deck as ministers, government officials, state governments, civil society groups, businesses and common people came together to host foreign dignitaries. It all started last February when the G20 hosting process began.The G20 secretariat

Janmashtami is one of the most auspicious and renowned celebrations across the country, is here again, adorned with vibrant decorations and the radiance of lights. People flock to prominent places like Mathura, Vrindavan, and Gokul to catch a glimpse of Krishna Janmotsav. This grand festivity commemorates the birth of Lord Krishna, which occurred on Ashtami Tithi of Krishna Paksha in the month of Bhadrapada.

Punaura Dham, a renowned Hindu pilgrimage site situated in the Sitamarhi district, holds significance as the birthplace of Goddess Sita, the wife of Lord Rama. Each year, numerous pilgrims visit this sacred site to pay their respects to the deity. Political analysts suggest that this decision aims to counter the BJP's «temple agenda» and attract Hindu voters, signaling a potentially crucial development in the state's political landscape. The decision to enhance this pilgrimage site, located approximately 150 km north of Patna, was taken during a recent state cabinet meeting, following a proposal by the state tourism department, led by Deputy Chief Minister Tejashwi Yadav. «The cabinet has approved an allocation of Rs 72.47 crore for the comprehensive development of Punaura Dham temple in Sitamarhi district.

leadership of Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, is set to host a "Pro Govinda" competition featuring cash prizes as part of this year's ‘Dahi Handi’ celebrations, reported ANI. State Industries Minister Uday Samant on September 2 said, “Pro Govinda is an event that has been demanded for many years, and it is now being organised under the leadership of Chief Minister Eknath Shinde." The Pro Govinda competition will be held at the NSCI dome in Worli, Mumbai, with the pot suspended at a height of 40 feet. Cash prizes will be awarded to the winners, with the first prize being ₹11 lakh, followed by second, third, and fourth prizes of ₹7 lakh, 5 lakh, and 3 lakh, respectively.

Another, published last year, found that marigolds and sage plants exposed to the noise of traffic from a busy motorway suffered stunted growth, and produced a range of stress compounds. Other research, much of it done in China, reports that certain frequencies, played in acoustically controlled environments like greenhouses, can affect seed germination and even boost crop yields. And plants can make noises, too, albeit not deliberately.

Janmashtami is celebrated on the Ashtami Tithi of Krishna Paksha in the month of Bhadrapada, marking the birth of Lord Krishna, the reincarnation of Lord Vishnu. This year, Janmashtami is being celebrated on September 6 and 7 owing to the muhurrat timings.

Krishna Janmashtami celebrations, billionaire businessman Anand Mahindra decided to share his learning from the festival. The Chairman of Mahindra Group took to X (formerly known as Twitter) to share with his more than 10.7 million followers on the platform. The 69-year-old, who is known for his relatable and candid interaction with his fans on the social networking platform, said that teamwork can help individuals reach greater limits. Wishing his fans a «Happy Janmashtami,» the auto boss said that nothing is impossible when people are united. His tweet read, «Working as a team, we formed a pyramid that reached the moon.

leadership of Chief Minister Eknath Shinde," Maharashtra Minister Uday Samant told ANI. The Pro Govinda competition will take place at the NSCI dome in Worli, Mumbai.

Dilli Haat, New Delhi is all decked up to host the who's who of global politics. The country will focus on 3Cs — culture, crafts, and cuisine — to entertain global leaders at the G20 summit this weekend, officials told ET. Areas in New Delhi that have been transformed with plants and pots include Sardar Patel Marg, Mother Teresa Crescent, Teen Murti Marg, Dhaula Kuan-IGI Airport Road, Palam Technical Area, India Gate C-Hexagon, Mandi House, Akbar Road roundabout, Delhi Gate, Raj Ghat and the ITPO. Thematic murals have been painted on the walls across the city. These include landmarks from India and other G20 member countries such as the Taj Mahal, London Bridge, Leaning Tower of Pisa, Eiffel Tower and Christ the Redeemer. Metro stations have also got a makeover. Almost 10,000 guests will be in the city this week.

'Dahi-Handi' to be recognised as sport in Maharashtra: CM Eknath Shinde The celebrations start with Govindas forming teams, each with a unique name and costume. They gather at various locations across cities and towns.

When it emerged this week that U.S. health regulators are suggesting that the federal government loosen restrictions on marijuana, the news lit up the world of weed

When it emerged this week that U.S. health regulators are suggesting that the federal government loosen restrictions on marijuana, the news lit up the world of weed

(Reuters) — U.S.-listed shares of marijuana companies rose up to 7% in premarket trading on Thursday after the Department of Health and Human Services recommended reclassification as a lower-risk substance following an 11-month review.

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G20 summit, a quirky challenge has arisen for the New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC) – how to prevent monkeys from obstructing G20 convoys on the central ridge while safeguarding the meticulously placed potted plants in the area. Situated in the natural habitat of these mischievous monkeys, relocating them is off the table. Thus, the NDMC, in collaboration with the forest department, has taken an inventive approach by introducing cutouts of langurs in the vicinity, with the hope that their simian counterparts would take notice, a TOI report stated. However, officials are concerned that the stationary langur cutouts might lose their efficacy over time.

Delhi government on Tuesday issued a notice announcing that all shops in the national capital will have to remain closed from 8 September to 10 September in view of the G20 Summit that will be held in Delhi. The Notice also mentioned that all employees in Delhi be granted ‘paid holidays’ on these days. “All employers of Shops, Commercial and Business Establishments functioning in New Delhi, District of NCT of Delhi shall close their Shops, Commercial and Business Establishments from 08/09/2023 to 10/09/2023 and grant paid holiday to their employees/workers." the notice read.

Krishna Janmashthami is a festival that is celebrated across the nation to welcome bhagavan Krishna into this world. This date, according to the Hindu mythology, marks the birth of bhagavan Krishna who was the 8th reincarnation of bhagavan Vishnu. As per the Drik Panchang, this year Janmashtami extends over a span of two consecutive days.

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Narendra Modi to pass a resolution in the Parliament to declare the Moon as a Hindu Rashtriya. Also read: ISRO Chairman appeals for unity over 'Shiv Shakti' name for Chandrayaan-3 landing site on Moon The seer added that 'Shiv Shakti point', where Chandrayaan-3 landed on the Moon, should be declared as the capital of the Hindu Rashtriya. However, the seer has received massive backlash on the X platform for his statement.